PREN 15888 : DRAFT 2008

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 List of procedures for periodic inspections
  and tests
5 Inspection
  5.1 General
  5.2 Identification of cylinders/bundles and
      preparation for inspection and tests
  5.3 Depressurization of manifold and individual
      cylinders
  5.4 Disassembly of the bundle including safe
      de-valving/removal of cylinder connectors
  5.5 Cylinder periodic inspection and test
  5.6 Assessment of the cylinder bundle frame,
      manifold and valve condition (including
      cylinder and main valves)
  5.7 Bundle assembly and testing
6 Stamp marking
7 Product and hazard identification
8 Colour coding
9 Documentation
Annex A (normative) - Procedure to be adopted when
                      a cylinder valve is suspected
                      to be obstructed
      A.1 Check for obstructed valve
      A.2 Valve unobstructed
      A.3 Valve obstructed
Annex B (normative) - Requirements for the retest of
                      acetylene cylinder bundles
Bibliography

Describes the requirements for the periodic inspection and testing of cylinder bundles containing compressed gas, liquefied gas and mixtures thereof.